The Town of Mansfield and the Mansfield Downtown Partnership invite residents and friends to celebrate Halloween with fun activities for all ages, all around Mansfield!

From drive-in movies to drive-through fall feasts, Mansfield businesses, municipal departments, and UConn programs have some great (socially distanced) ways to get out and get in the spirit in the coming weeks!

Get a unique view of the fall foliage in the trees with a visit to The Adventure Park at Storrs. Be sure to ask about their special “Glow in the Park – Fall Festival” nights
The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre & Marketplace is featuring festive films all month-long, with a special celebration on Halloween night!
Senior friends can enjoy a drive-through fall feast at the Mansfield Senior Center. Register by Oct. 23 by calling 860.429.2626 to reserve your serving of fall favorites: Chili, cornbread, cider, & "Pumpkin Patch" brownies! (Cost is $5 per person)
All ages are welcome to try their hand at puppet-making with the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry on Friday, Oct. 23 at their free, virtual Halloween Shadow Stories Workshop! No experience is required, but registration is: Register by Oct. 22 at bimp.uconn.edu
The Mansfield Public Library has a full week of virtual and in-person fun for all ages planned, starting with “Not So Spooky Anymore,” a virtual presentation featuring some of the world’s most misunderstood animals on Saturday, Oct. 24. Find more about each activity and how to register for the programs at mansfieldpubliclibraryct.org/halloweenweek
The Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Trick-a-Trunk, but with a twist! This year’s event will be a drive-through affair at the Mansfield Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 31. Pre-registration is required for this free event, which will be divided into time slots for visitors. For more information, please call 860.429.3015x0 or visit mansfieldcc.com.
Celebrate El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Sunday, November 1 with the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts! They will present Sugar Skull! A Virtual Día de Muertos Adventure on their digital stage. A Q&A session will follow the performance. Tickets can be purchased at jorgensen.uconn.edu.

And what October is complete without sampling some pumpkin spice? From coffee to pastries to beer, Mansfield restaurants have all the fall flavors ready for you! With heated outdoor areas, socially distanced indoor dining, and plentiful take-out options, you can sit and savor or enjoy your pumpkin treats on the go!

See which Mansfield restaurants offer indoor or outdoor seating, curbside pick-up, and take-out options at downtownstorrs.org/dine/togo.

Everyone is encouraged to celebrate safely:

Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose
Maintain a distance of 6 feet or more from others
Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds

Find more information – and more activities! – at mansfieldct.gov/halloween.